Catholics joined Bishop Koenig on Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a "Circle of Honor" event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Nearly 200 people gathered Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event recognizing contributors to the annual Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal in the Diocese of Wilmington.
Bishop Koenig led a prayer service with Father John Mink, pastor of St. Ann’s, and Father Eric Frimpong, associate pastor, and was joined by numerous priests and Catholics from parishes in and around New Castle County.
The group moved to the parish hall for a reception after the service.
The Saint Mark’s High School Choir performed during the reception.
The 2023 Shining the Light of Christ campaign raised a record $5,695,169 from 13,157 donors. This fundraising success resulted in more than $613,300 returned in rebates to fulfill needs of local parishes. Participation rose by 604 donors and contributions increased by $218,385.
Three more Circle of Honor events with parishioners are planned in Dover, Lewes and Easton, Md.
Father Robert Wozniak, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish, greets parishioners at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included people from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Students from Saint Mark’s High School joined Bishop Koenig on Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Students from Saint Mark’s High School joined Bishop Koenig on Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Marty Falasco from Immaculate Heart of Mary parish was among Catholics who joined Bishop Koenig on Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Catholics joined Bishop Koenig on Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Catholics joined Bishop Koenig on Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Catholics joined Bishop Koenig on Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Father John Mink, pastor at St. Ann’s, welcomes Catholics who joined Bishop Koenig on Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Father John Enemuo is greeted by parishioners at the reception at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Catholics joined Bishop Koenig on Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Catholics joined Bishop Koenig on Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Koenig is flanked by Father John Mink, left, and Father Eric Frimpong on Feb. 15 at St. Ann parish in Wilmington for a “Circle of Honor” event that included parishioners from various parishes in and around New Castle County. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens